Japanese restaurant brand Sumosan has opened within the Address Beach Resort Marassi Al Bahrain.

The new outpost, designed by the international Bishop Design on behalf of The Collection of Experiences, follows their previous work on Sumosan Riyadh established in 2022.

Offering a blend of spaces, each area of the restaurant has been crafted to reflect the local cultural spirit while embracing Sumosan’s global identity.

Guests can enjoy a refined dining area, an intimate private room, a chic bar lounge and a scenic terrace. Inside, the interior unfolds into an opulent setting where Sumosan’s signature green tones mingle with the organic textures of warm woods and raw stone, juxtaposed against the gleam of refined metal accents.

“Our design narrative delicately balances opulence with the brand’s ethos, incorporating organic materials like wood and stone alongside polished metal claddings,” says Dylan Adams, Senior Designer at Bishop Design.

Adams highlights distinctive elements such as wave-patterned metal chains and a bold, fan-like wall installation that acts as a sculptural centrepiece. These features are illuminated to cast intricate shadows, enriching the tactile design journey.

Accessed through carved wooden doors, the dedicated bar area of Sumosan features a dynamic ceiling design which adds a dramatic visual element, while metallic wall renders create a lustrous effect.

Custom lantern features have been provided by local lighting specialist, Lumensarts. The oversized shades, inspired by traditional Asian designs, hang above the dining area. Varying in size and suspended at different heights, these lanterns create a distinct visual experience.

The new Sumosan heralds the brand’s fourth foray into the Middle East and its ninth global outpost. Bishop Design, with offices in Miami and Dubai, is a leader in global design, boasting nearly 200 international awards. Their collaborations with hospitality giants like Ennismore, Major Food Group, and Sunset Hospitality, as well as Michelin-starred chefs Massimo Bottura, Henrique Sá Pessoa and Björn Frantzén, have defined culinary spaces worldwide.